Overview; Selecting A Site - NEC MC2200 User Manual

Overview

This chapter describes how to select a site, unpack the system, make cable connections,
and power on the tower-based or rack-mount system units. Also, provided are the
instructions for assembling the rack-mount system unit.

Selecting a Site

The system operates reliably in a typical office environment.
Choose a site that is:
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Near grounded, three-pronged power outlets.
Note
15R outlets for 100-120 VAC or NEMA 6-15R outlets for 200-240
VAC. For other international sites, this means three-pronged power
outlets applicable for the electrical code of the region.
Be sure the power service connection is through a properly
grounded outlet.
When two power supplies are installed in the system the power plug
from each of the power supplies must be plugged into the same
common ground power outlets.
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Clean, dust-free, and well ventilated. Front and rear ventilating openings kept free of
obstructions. Away from sources of heat, vibration or physical shock.
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Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields and electrical noise produced by
electrical devices (such as air conditioners, large fans, large electric motors, radio
and TV transmitters, and high-frequency security devices)
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Spacious enough to provide at least five inches (13 centimeters) behind the system
and three inches (eight centimeters) on each side of the system for proper cooling,
airflow, and cable clearance.
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Easily accessible for system maintenance and installation of system upgrades.
2-2 Setting Up the System
: For the United States and Canada, this means a NEMA 5-
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